Question

hold out - The soldiers held out for 3 days, but the enemy was too strong for them.  - The managers wanted to give the workers a 3% rise in salary, but the union was holding out for 5%.

Accepted Answer

to wait (often in a difficult or dangerous situation)

Phrasal Verb	hold out
Definition	to wait (often in a difficult or dangerous situation)
Examples	- The soldiers held out for 3 days, but the enemy was too strong for them. - The managers wanted to give the workers a 3% rise in salary, but the union was holding out for 5%.

Hold Wait Difficult Dangerous Situation Soldiers Held Days